Kaufman, TX

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Population
10,717
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
461 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$221,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,931
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Located about thirty miles southeast of Dallas, Kaufman offers a relaxed, small-town setting with an easy drive into the metroplex along Highway 175. As the seat of Kaufman County, the town centers around a historic courthouse square filled with local shops, family-run eateries, and community events. With around 7,000 residents, it provides a quiet pace of living while supporting families and professionals through Kaufman ISD schools, local healthcare services, and a Trinity Valley Community College campus.

The community traces its roots back to the 1840s, when settlers established King's Fort on a bluff overlooking the prairie. After becoming the county seat and welcoming the railroad in the late nineteenth century, Kaufman developed into a steady agricultural hub. Today, that heritage blends with steady regional growth. Residents enjoy wide-open spaces and a close-knit atmosphere, along with quick drives to shopping in Terrell, outdoor recreation, and the famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton.

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